With veteran coach Mike Sullivan joining the New York Rangers as their new bench boss, attention is turning to the roster he’ll have to work with next season. And while there are some interesting similarities between the current makeup of the Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins team Sullivan took over in 2015-16,

Mike Sullivan and the Penguins have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday morning, ending his tenure as the Penguins' coach after nine seasons.

Whoever coaches the Penguins gets to coach Sidney Crosby. The owner, Fenway Sports Group, has deep pockets. Pittsburgh is one of America’s great hockey markets and boasts state-of-the-art practice facilities and a loyal fan base.